HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 - Solar Energy System InstallationsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 21
October 12, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
Fern Nueno, Assistant Planner
949 - 644 -3227, fnueno @newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: Solar Energy System Installations
ISSUE
The Council requested the preparation of a report on the regulation of solar energy
systems. The State passed legislation in 2005 that encourages solar installations for
residential and commercial uses and puts limits on local government's traditional
regulatory authority.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council continue this item to the study session of October
26, 2010 in order to have this item heard in a study session and devote additional time
to this discussion.
Environmental Review
This action is covered by the general rule that the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment (Section 15061.b.3 of the CEQA Guidelines). It can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that this discussion item will have a significant effect
on the environment; and therefore, this activity is not subject to CEQA.
Public Notice
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Ralph M. Brown Act; 72 hours in
advance of the public meeting at which the City Council considers the item. The agenda
item was posted at City Hall and on the City's website.
Prepared by:
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F rn Nueno
Assistant Planner
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j_Jdmes W. Campbell
Acting Planning Director